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By Natasha Chen, CNN Anaheim, California (CNN) — Hunched over small tables, thousands of fans who recently gathered at the D23 convention, the latest in Disney’s biennial expos, wrote down their most cherished memories of Disneyland on index cards. Disney plans to bury those cards at the root of trees planted at the new “Coco”

By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — Unless you have a passionate opinion about your preferred artificial intelligence model, it’s likely the clothes that multi-billion dollar companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, Anthropic and Cohere are suddenly churning out aren’t meant for you. You likely aren’t going to be wearing Perplexity’s padded ecru jacket with a corduroy collar

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In our roundup of travel stories this week: why mosquitoes are getting better at outsmarting humans, the sun-kissed island known as the “Turkish Maldives,” plus the mysterious case of the missing Korean trash cans. Culinary battlefield Tacos or tarte tatin? Burritos or boeuf Bourguignon? Choose your fighter as we’re

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — A person has been fined for sounding a foghorn that woke a slumbering polar bear in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, the region’s governor said in a statement. The incident occurred earlier in August when someone used the booming, low-pitched horn, usually reserved for maritime warnings, aboard a vessel that had

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Scorching temperatures and a long, dry summer have given locals and tourists alike a rare opportunity to see the remains of a 2,000-year-old bridge that once spanned the Tiber river that weaves through the center of Rome. The flow of the Tiber, which is fed from tributaries

By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing architecture that features on so many castles. But they’re also romantic and somewhat

Ben Jones, CNN (CNN) — You’ve spent the day exploring Vienna, one of Europe’s great capital cities. You’ve visited its wonderful museums and galleries, taken a spin on the giant Ferris wheel in Prater Park and indulged in a slice of Sacher torte at Café Central, but now it’s time to move on. Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof

By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature. From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and waterfalls of molten lava, these are some of the most unusual and fascinating landscapes in the world. Kingley Vale, Sussex,

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — With almost three quarters of the world covered in water, it’s hardly surprising that the oceans provide such varied opportunities for marine photographers. The huge diversity in artistic opportunity is clearly visible in the finalists for 2026’s Ocean Photographer of the Year award. Finalists, who have just been announced,

By Emma Balleste, CNN New York (CNN) — Passengers may not expect a hot, sunny summer day to be the reason their flight gets delayed or even cancelled. But heat waves can be hazardous for flying. High temperatures affect aircraft performance, resulting in travel delays, weight restrictions, fuel stops and, in some cases, even cancellations.

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In a post-Rihanna world, we all like to talk about how maternity wear — or at least the expectations of how pregnant women should dress — is forever changed. Rihanna, after all, when carrying each of her three children wore exactly what she might have done were she not

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Busan, South Korea (CNN) — In the US, a mall is a place to get a slice of pizza from Sbarro and buy some T-shirts at the Gap. But in South Korea, it’s a place where you can experience a jjimjilbang, an element of the country’s unique spa culture. Premium spas

By Lisa Morrow, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — Cocooned in the warm embrace of the hamam, sounds are muffled. Gentle light from oculi, “eyes” in a large dome overhead, etches patterns across the marble surfaces below. Running water and softly dripping taps lap at the edges of consciousness like a lullaby. In the steamy, almost mystical

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Chicago (CNN) — In Chicago, a lone statue of George Washington is now surrounded by “Other Washingtons,” which take the form of blue flags bearing the faces of Black Americans who bear the same last name. They include a range of notable figures and local heroes, such as the inventor George

Text by Lilit Marcus, Video by Justin Robertson, CNN Beijing/Hong Kong (CNN) — In the top corner, there’s a very small Star of David. On the center right side, the number 51. Near the center, a pentagon. Squint and you might notice a teeny-tiny series of music notes amid a busy grid. And, wait, is